International

Indie Fund Game Development Funding

Indie Fund

About This Scheme

Indie Fund provides financial backing for independent game development projects, acting as a syndicate of investors to support innovative games.

Indie Fund is a collective of successful independent game developers who pool their resources to provide financial backing for other promising indie game projects. The fund operates as a syndicate, offering capital to developers to help them bring their creative visions to fruition. Unlike traditional publishers, Indie Fund focuses purely on providing funding and support without taking on a publishing role, allowing developers to maintain creative control and ownership of their intellectual property. The program aims to foster innovation and sustainability within the independent game development ecosystem by backing games with unique concepts, strong prototypes, and clear development plans. They seek to empower developers by providing the necessary capital to cover development, marketing, and operational costs, ultimately increasing the chances of success for carefully selected projects. The syndicate structure means that individual investors from the fund express interest and collectively decide to support a project.

Benefits

Indie Fund provides up to US$100,000 (approximately ₹95 lakh) in funding for independent game development.
This capital is intended to cover various aspects of game production, including development costs, marketing, and public relations.
Beyond direct financial support, accepted developers gain access to a syndicate of experienced independent game investors who can offer guidance and strategic insights.
The funding model is designed to be developer-friendly, focusing on empowering creators while allowing them to retain creative and business control over their games.

How to Apply

Rolling basis

Selection Process

The selection process is driven by the interest of individual investors within the Indie Fund syndicate.
Applications are reviewed by the investor collective.
If a single investor expresses significant interest, they will initiate direct communication with the applicant.
Should these initial discussions progress positively, the interested investor will then champion the game project to the broader syndicate.
A funding decision is reached when a sufficient number of investors collectively agree to provide the necessary capital to meet the project's budget requirements.
The process emphasizes a decentralized, interest-driven approach, valuing a strong playable prototype and a clear vision.

Quick Info

Amount / Funding

Varies

State / Region

International

Ministry / Dept

Indie Fund

Application Window

Rolling